September 21, 1901

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Features

Proposed Remodeling of the Croton Dam

Rapid Development of Wireless Telegraphy

"God's Will be Done—Not Ours"

Canaigre Growing in the United States

A Great Salvage Feat

The New French Liner "La Savoie"

Science Notes

Germany's Commercial Depression-Its Causes and Effects

A New Driving Axle for Automobiles

Self-Propelling Automatic Grab Bucket

House Boat "Loudoun"

An Adjustable Electric Book Lamp

The Croton Dam for the Water Supply of New York City

Improved Hydrographic Instruments

The Manufacture of Caramels

A Curious Means of Defense

By Charles Frederick Holder

Increasing Use of Oil on Highways

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Correspondence - September 21, 1901

Recently Patented Inventions - September 21, 1901

Index of Inventions - September 21, 1901

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Patents - September 21, 1901

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